My Cancer Story

This week you meet Morgan.  September 2019, Morgan was diagnosed with low-grade serous ovarian carcinoma, after an ultrasound to investigate her fertility to freeze her eggs. Low-grade serous ovarian carcinoma is a rare, slow-growing cancer that tends to be more prevalent in younger women when compared to more common forms of ovarian cancer.

May 8th is World Ovarian Cancer Day

Established in 2013 by a group of leaders from ovarian cancer advocacy organizations around the world, May 8 – World Ovarian Cancer Day, is the one day of the year we globally raise our voices in solidarity in the fight against ovarian cancer.

While the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition works on many fronts, World Ovarian Cancer Day is our flagship awareness-raising initiative, and is the key date in our calendar. Supported by over 170 organizations from around the world, our social media reach grows exponentially every year, with 2020 numbers at over three million up from one million the previous year. Organizations as small as kitchen table-based patient advocacy groups in rural communities, to national healthcare associations based in major metropolitan areas, all come together as one to raise awareness about the disease.

https://worldovariancancercoalition.org/

STAAR exists to raise critical funds for life-saving research for those with low-grade ovarian cancer.

STAAR was co-founded by three low-grade ovarian cancer thrivers in early 2020. The foundation exists to fund research for better treatment options for low-grade serous carcinoma, a rare (less than 10% of ovarian cancer cases) and extremely underfunded subtype.

May 6th is Conquer Cancer Day

find out how you can make a difference and donate here

We Have Cancer Podcast

https://wehavecancershow.com/

Donate for Conquer Cancer Day

https://conquer.org/

www.conquer.org/jess

World Ovarian Cancer Day is May 8th!

https://worldovariancancercoalition.org/biggerpicture/

New episode of My Cancer Story Podcast airs tomorrow!!!

This week you will be meeting Rachel.  She is telling her caregiver story as well as her late husbands cancer story and his fight against Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.  Rachel is the Author of "Wife, Widow, Now What?" in which she chronicles her and her husbands journey through his cancer diagnosis.  Her book is based on her own personal experience as a cancer wife then widow that is an invaluable resource to anyone going through the cancer process/journey whether patient, caregiver, or supporter. Rachel wrote this book to help others along the way with a fresh, witty and authentic narrative.

In this episode, you will laugh, you will cry and you will hear this amazing woman's story as she navigated through her husbands cancer diagnosis, journey, and her life after his passing.  Her book details in live action what she was going through; Physically, emotionally, spiritually, and even talks about things you don't necessarily think about or prepare such as finances, schedules and more.  She is so unbelievably inspirational and you will come away from this conversation with a whole new appreciation on life.

Links from our chat:

Facebook

IG- wifewidownowwhat

Twitter @wifewidownowwh

To learn more about Rachel and her journey visit:

https://linktr.ee/wifewidownowwhat

To purchase Rachels book, "Wife, Widow, Now What?"

https://www.amazon.com/Wife-Widow-Now-What-Navigated/dp/B08KBV5DBL/ref=nodl_#immersive-view_1601477867868

Cancer Con

Rachel's Leukemia Woman of the Year Fundraiser

This episode you will meet Brodi Nicholas.  He is the CEO and founder of a non profit called Campaign One At a Time where their mission is to ensure that no child battling a severe illness ever feels alone.  Brodi talks about his inspiration behind this non profit, how it has grown and the several programs and campaigns they consistently have going on.  Brodi is a true inspiration with the purest of intentions, you WILL NOT regret listening to this episode!

To learn more about Brodi and Campaign One At a TIme:

To get involved/make a contribution: campaignoaat.org/changemaker

If there are any families that currently have a child battling a life threatening illness, they can apply to become an OAAT kid by visiting

https://oaat.typeform.com/to/Y4sS8y

Campaign OAAT also have an online web series called The Spread Good Squad people can watch by visiting https://youtu.be/JWBfFVOrXhg

Corporate sponsors are:Hounds Town USA, Hamilton & Associates, MyBooks.Pro, & Spread Good Productions

If you are interested in making a donation and/or joining our community of SoCal #ChangeMakers, you can do so by visiting campaignoaat.org/changemaker

By becoming a monthly #ChangeMaker, you’d get access to our online community & exclusive volunteer opportunities! Please let me know if you have any other questions or if there’s anything I can do to help.

Isabelle is sharing her breast cancer story with us this week.  Her journey began not long ago (1 year from when we recorded this episode).  She shares her story of her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment during a pandemic.  Her mindset and outlook on her experience is truly inspiring.  What she has done since her diagnosis with her life and life's purpose is truly impressive and she gives wonderful advice including : 

"Don't wait until you get cancer to make a difference."

and

"Just start somewhere"

Find Isabelle at:

www.isabellebart.com

IG: @isaquamaid

Clubhouse: @coachisa

This episode you meet Staci.  She is a Ovarian Cancer - Small Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary Hypercalcemic Type (SCCOHT) Survivor.  Staci was diagnosed at the age of 38, yet the average age of diagnosis is typically early to mid 20's.  Staci shares her journey through diagnosis, treatment and after cancer.  She shares how she navigated through this experience as a mother of 2 small children and the loving support of her husband and family and how they got through it together.  

To learn more about Staci and to check out what she referenced in our talk:

Small Cell Ovarian Cancer Foundation:

smallcellovarian.org

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA):

ocrahope.org

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition

ovarian.org

The Clearity Foundation

clearityfoundation.org

Better Together by Jessice Walker book, that I contributed my experiences and advice:

Better Together: Navigating the Cancer Experience: Walker, Jessica: 9798696855110: Amazon.com: Books

https://www.betterandcompany.com

Meet Allie.  She is an osteosarcoma cancer survivor as a teen and took her experience into adulthood and became a one on one coach and confidence coach.   She was diagnosed as a teen but not until she was in her early 20s did she realize the importance of confidence.  Both in herself and in her skills, but the importance of others to have confidence in themselves.  She is your biggest cheerleader and helps you find the confidence to do that thing you’ve always wanted to do. Whether it’s showcasing your art skills in an exhibition, asking that person you like on a date or returning to work after cancer treatment, I’m here to help you get back out there and live your life to the full.

Because life really is too short to keep playing it safe. You need to believe in yourself enough to go for the things you really want. And Allie will be by your side, every step of the way.

https://whatcomesnextcoaching.com/

IG: @allmorgancoaching

Allie has also contributed in books:

Eat Better With Cookbook

Live Life Now Project

-@livelifenowproject

Today's episode you meet Brandi Benson.  She is a Ewing Sarcoma Survivor, Veteran, Author, Speaker, Brand Ambassador and Entrepreneur.  You will hear her talk about her journey to Iraq, finding her tumor, being diagnosed and surviving cancer.  Brandi is now 12 years cancer free and has been thriving post cancer.  Listen to the whole podcast, she shares so much of herself and gives incredible advice.

Cites from this episode:

Website: www.brandilbenson.com

Social media: @brandil.benson

Brandi's Book : The Enemy Inside Me

Brand Ambassador for The Sarcoma Alliance

Speaker for TLC Lions

Business owner of Resume Advantage

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Today's episode you will hear Lauren tell her cancer story.  She has a unique story about both herself and her sisters' surviving a fairly rare tumor most seen in children called a Wilms tumor.   Lauren talks about celebrating her 20 year Cancerversary, her involvement in Make A Wish Foundation, and her new foundation called Roar Philanthropy.  She touches on full circle moments, small actionable things, and we talk about other topics other than just being cancer survivors.

Find Lauren on IG:

@lorquelnelson

@roarphilantropy

Lauren's Organization:

https://roarphilanthropy.org/

Other Organizations mentioned in the podcast:

https://www.headbandsofhope.com/

https://wish.org/

https://wish.org/wisconsin/young-wishmakers-wisconsin-milwaukee#:~:text=You%20can%20grant%20life%2Dchanging,philanthropic%20members%20of%20their%20community.